Should I file an employment discrimination lawsuit?

By
Buckley Beal LLP
|July 19, 2016

If you believe that you have suffered any form of employment discrimination, it is important to consult with an experienced Georgia discrimination lawyer right away to help you determine your next steps.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes several different types of discrimination illegal including discrimination based on your race, gender, religion or national origin. Additionally, other federal laws protect you from age discrimination and disability discrimination. In general, if you belong to a protected class, your employer may not discriminate against you in terms of your employment - whether in deciding to hire you or give you a promotion, or firing you based on a discriminatory reason. Where you believe this has occurred, it’s important to discuss the events with an knowledgeable Georgina employment rights attorney. In most situations, the first step if you decide to bring charges, is to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC will then begin an investigation into the actions you believe were discriminatory. However, in certain situations you may be able to skip the administrative process.

Determining when to file a lawsuit, and the best steps for seeking redress for your employer is a significant decision. If you believe that you have suffered any type of employment discrimination it is important to make an immediate appointment with a dedicated Atlanta employment discrimination lawyer to discuss your options.

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